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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts

19th century
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a quality mahogany breakfront shaped top crossbanded in satinwood with a red leather writing surface above nine drawers with outstanding quality satinwood inlaid swags, flowers and bows; original ornate brass handles standing on six square tapering legs with original brass castors

A delightful example by the renowned London cabinet makers Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century. The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers. They produced high quality furniture, as well as good copies of the 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. Their workmanship included furniture with satinwood marquetry and favoured the Georgian designs. They were known for adapting older pieces of antique furniture to suit more modern needs. The quality of timber used was always the best

Dimensions:

Height 77.5 cm (30.51 in)

Width 130 cm (51.18 in)

Depth 65 cm (25.59 in)

Knee hole 61.5 cm x 49 cm

Dated 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187396
Dealers Internal Reference
2271
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian mahogany inlaid kneehole desk by Edwards and Roberts having a quality mahogany breakfront shaped top crossbanded in satinwood with a red leather writing surface above nine drawers with outstanding quality satinwood inlaid swags, flowers and bows; original ornate brass handles standing on six square tapering legs with original brass castors
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A delightful example by the renowned London cabinet makers Edwards and Roberts were among the best English antique furniture cabinet makers of the second half of the eighteenth century.
London City Antiques

The company was founded in 1845 and by 1854 was trading as ‘Edwards and Roberts’, 21 Wardour Street, ‘Antique and Modern Cabinet Makers and Importers of Ancient Furniture’. They became one of the leading London cabinet makers and retailers. They produced high quality furniture, as well as good copies of the 18th and 19th century English and French pieces. Their workmanship included furniture with satinwood marquetry and favoured the Georgian designs. They were known for adapting older pieces of antique furniture to suit more modern needs. The quality of timber used was always the best

Dimensions:

Height 77.5 cm (30.51 in)

Width 130 cm (51.18 in)

Depth 65 cm (25.59 in)

Knee hole 61.5 cm x 49 cm

Dated 1880

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Kneehole Desk to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187396
Dealers Internal Ref
2271
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I A Victorian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors.

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts

Archive II A Victorian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors. View II
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A Victorian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Kneehole Desk by Edwards and Roberts
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A Victorian mahogany kneehole writing desk featuring satinwood marquetry inlay, a brown leather writing surface, nine drawers with brass handles, and square tapered legs on brass castors.
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Kneehole desks originated in the early eighteenth century and remained popular throughout the Victorian era. Nineteenth-century cabinet makers, such as Edwards and Roberts, frequently produced high-quality revival pieces inspired by Sheraton and Hepplewhite designs, incorporating refined marquetry and compact pedestal drawers.

These desks are constructed primarily from solid mahogany and mahogany veneers. Decorative elements often feature satinwood, boxwood, or rosewood marquetry, paired with brass handles, castors, and a gold-tooled leather writing surface insert.

Authentic pieces by Edwards and Roberts are usually stamped with the makers mark along the top edge of a drawer, inside a drawer frame, or on the lock plates. Inspection of hand-cut dovetail joints, high-grade timber, and intricate marquetry work also helps verify authenticity.

Position the desk against a neutral or dark backdrop in a study or library room. Pair it with contemporary desk accessories, a tailored upholstered chair, and minimalist lighting to create a balanced contrast between period craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the wood by applying a natural beeswax polish along the grain, avoiding silicone-based sprays. Nourish the leather insert periodically with a dedicated leather cream, and place the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and leather cracking.
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